Julie Rubini is the founder of Claire’s Day, a children’s book festival in honor of her late daughter. She is the author of Psychology: Why We Smile, Strive and Sing (Nomad Press), Eye to Eye: Sports Journalist Christine Brennan, Virginia Hamilton: America's Storyteller, (Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books, 2018, Outstanding Merit, Ohioana finalist), Missing Millie Benson: The Secret Case of the Nancy Drew Ghostwriter and Journalist and Hidden Ohio. But most of all, she cherishes her roles as wife to Brad and mother to daughter Kyle and son Ian.